Duterte is the daughter of Filipino immigrants and grew up playing trumpet. She had originally planned to attend a conservatory program for jazz but instead decided to focus on songwriting. After enrolling in community college and studying music production and recording, she began recording in her bedroom studio and self-released music under the moniker Jay Som.
Duterte performs all the music on her records herself and records in her own makeshift studio in her bedroom. Following the success of Turn Into, Duterte has opened for Peter Bjorn and John, Mitski and Japanese Breakfast and been featured on Pitchfork, NPR and Rookie Magazine.
In November, 2015, Duterte released nine tracks on her Bandcamp page under the name Untitled. Despite the fact that these recordings were intended as demos, they began to receive attention online, eventually being re-released twice as Turn Into, first under Top Shelf and then Polyvinyl in 2016.[3] The album received acclaim from critics, including an 8.2 rating from Pitchfork.
The next Jay Som album, Everybody Works, was released March 10, 2017 under Polyvinyl and Double Denim Records. It was preceded by the song "1 Billion Dogs" in February.
Drown
Jay Som Lyrics
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When you drown
You try your best to float Death in your eyes Fingers cold
My dreams have failed But I can see
If I blink twice Will you appear? My love is vast
It fills the air
The lyrics to Jay Som's song "Drown" explore themes of personal struggle, loss, and longing. The opening line, "When you drown, you try your best to float," sets the tone for the song, suggesting the struggle to stay afloat amidst difficult circumstances. The concept of drowning is used metaphorically to convey feelings of being overwhelmed or emotionally suffocated.
The mentioning of "death in your eyes" and "fingers cold" further portrays a sense of despair and hopelessness. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment or failure, with the line "My dreams have failed." Despite these challenges, there is a glimmer of hope as the singer expresses the desire to see someone again, asking if they would appear if they blink twice.
The final line of the lyrics, "My love is vast, it fills the air," introduces an element of love and longing. This suggests that amidst the struggles, there is still a profound love that surrounds the singer, which may serve as a source of strength and comfort.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drown" encapsulate the complex emotions of someone grappling with personal challenges, while still holding onto hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you drown
In times of struggle and hardship
You try your best to float
You work hard to keep your head above water
Death in your eyes
Feeling overwhelmed with despair
Fingers cold
Feeling numb and detached
My dreams have failed
My aspirations have not been realized
But I can see
Despite setbacks, I am still aware
If I blink twice
If I momentarily lose focus or clarity
Will you appear?
Will you be there when I need support?
My love is vast
I have a deep affection that knows no bounds
It fills the air
It is present and all-encompassing
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Joelle Weddle
When you drown, oh
You try your best to float
Death in your eyes
Fingers cold
My dreams have failed
But I can see
If I blink twice
Will you appear?
My love is vast;
It fills the air
When you drown, oh
You try your best to float
If I blink twice
Will you appear?
My love is vast;
It fills the air
It fills the air
Your love is vast
It fills the air
It fills the air
Edgar Roock
They got the "my bloody valentine" guitar sound right to the dot.
MagicknightrayearthHope
Oh hell yeah!!!